Police begins probe of alleged arson at auto parts market at Tolu, Olodi Apapa

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Police begins probe of arson at auto parts market in Lagos
Officials of the Lagos State Fire Department at the scene to subdue the fire

 

CP calls for restraint

 

Admin l Wednesday, March 08, 2023

 

AJEROMI, Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the early morning fire at the Akere Motor Spare Parts Market, Tolu, Olodi Apapa Lagos, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin has said.  

According to him, the fire which started at about 0300hrs but was put out by a combined team of officers from Tolu Police Division and the Lagos State Fire Service. Sadly, a 65-year-old security guard lost his life in the incident.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has urged Lagosians to remain calm as the State Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to take over investigation towards unravelling the true circumstances surrounding the attack.

He equally calls for restraints in giving any form of extraneous coloration to the incident, while assuring that the outcome of the investigation will be made public.

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